Daddy Cowsill was problematic as a manager. Mom often sang along as well.
The lead brother could have sang harder rock for anyone
Very talented
Mom was pleasant enough and like moms then she was weight appropriate
The dad was problematic from what one reads
Lots of turmoil
They got some respect even from heavier players
The Osmomds plain vanilla they were seem to have had decent lives more or less
When fame fades as it often does that matters